The holidays are something we look forward to all year, but they can also be a stressful time of hosting, cooking, buying and wrapping presents, and attending holiday events. We invite you to redefine your holiday season with these helpful tips.
Practice giving back this year
With the hustle and bustle of the holidays and the focus on the stress of it all, we often forget to recognize our fortunes. Practicing gratitude is a great way to put the mental unrest of the holiday season into perspective. This blog by the Brown University Health Blog Team lists some ways you can show your gratitude this winter.
Volunteering can also be a perfect way to practice gratitude. Donating your time to others and participating in something with a larger purpose can help make the holidays seem a little less hectic. Check out these resources to find local volunteer opportunities:
JOMO: Embrace the Joy of Missing Out
Around this time of year, it almost feels like everyone is having a pot-luck get-together or ugly sweater party. And with people often returning to their hometowns for the holidays, coffee dates and social gatherings may seem endless. Even with the weight of other holiday stressors on your shoulders, you may still feel obligated to attend all of these events, even though you might not have the time or energy. Revisit our JOMO blog to remind yourself of the joy of missing out.
Avoid Emotional Eating During the Holidays
Emotional eating can be a quick response to stress in the holiday season, particularly when treats like cookies, gingerbread, and candy canes are within arm’s reach. This blog from Brown University Health Psychiatry and Behavioral Health gives tips on how to avoid snacking during the high-stress winter months.
10 Holiday Tips for Children with Diabetes
Changes to daily routines, different meal times, new foods, or familiar foods prepared differently are all challenges that families face during the holidays. Regular activity or exercise during this time of year can also be a struggle. For children with diabetes, each of these factors may cause unusual blood sugar levels throughout the season.
Holiday and Wellness Gift Guide
Holiday shoppers are making their lists and checking them twice, especially this year with inflation impacting the price of almost everything.
When it comes to buying that perfect gift, what says love more than something to keep your loved ones healthy? From the yoga enthusiast to the techie and everyone in between, here are some gift ideas to make your shopping a breeze while giving your friends and family the best present of all – the gift of health.
Holiday Weight Gain Does Not Need to Be a Tradition.
Eating healthy is an important element of wellness that we support here at Brown University Health. However, holiday dishes often include foods high in carbohydrates and sugar, larger portions and alcoholic beverages. Dietitian and nutritionist Jeannette Nessett, RDN, LDN, gives some pointers about enjoying your holiday plate, guilt-free.
Relax. Your Mind and Body Will Thank You
Managing stress can be achieved through relaxation practices. Stress has an effect on our minds and bodies, so it is important to alleviate feelings of anxiety with relaxation techniques such as meditation and deep breathing exercises. Check out how relaxing will help both your mind and body in this blog.
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